Confirming earlier reports of the possibility of a 360 and PS3 release of NBA Jam, Electronic Arts tells us that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of NBA Elite will come packaged with a one-time use code for a downloadable version of NBA Jam. The download will be completely remastered in HD, and include three playable game modes. As of now it’s unclear as to how this HD version of NBA Jam will differ from its Wii counterpart, which will release as a standalone and at full retail value. Additionally, the only way 360 and PS3 owners will get their Jam fix is by buying a brand new copy of NBA Elite.
Electronic Arts has also said that at the present moment, there are no plans to bring NBA Jam as a standalone title to either the 360 or PS3. It will be unsurprising if EA does eventually decide to release NBA Jam on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, but if you can’t wait to see how it all unfolds, buying a new copy of NBA Elite is aiming to give you plenty of value for your dollar. NBA Elite and NBA Jam will hit store shelves on October 5, 2010.
